That is true. I have found online that the average size for hikes etc usually ranges between 15 and 30kgs. So maybe my backpack wasnt as heavy as i thought. Maybe i just need to get used to it.
Still, it wouldnt hurt to shed a few kilograms, which i'm sure i've managed by keeping only whats on my back plus something warm.

I dont really care what it is i have as long as i have a place to sleep (my tarp and sleeping bag), a way of keeping warm, dry, hydrated and nourished in the majority of situations and weather. I'm not fussed with smelly clothes or comfort. I just want to stay alive. Thats all this is about and all that matters. So going by that, i am shedding what i dont need, and will find a way to get items i need but dont have. The only things i need in my backpack are the items that can keep me alive, and in some cases, save my life.

Thanks to all who contributed. I am grateful for the time you took in answering my questions.